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A big surprise were 3 Skyhawks..... A4E 149652/14 That for sure is a fake serial, as the real 149652 was shot down over Vietnam. Erwin Or a misread serial :) They are all ex AMARG, and arrived in 2007: 149653 12 Douglas A-4E [3A740] Sep07 Apr14 (151050) 14 Douglas A-4E [3A646] Sep07 Apr14 152012 Do...

I'm not being pedantic, but is this loss confirmed as an F-5E, and not an F-5F?
I know that it is more likely to be an E, but.....
Andy

All Ostrov-based helicopters have white borts!

Seen at Stans, 20th February (morning) The first PC 21 for Qatar Emiri Air Force (sn 210, QA 350) was outside for ground engine runs! See some pictures at: http://www.spotting-pilatus-aircraft.ch or flickr Stephan, Are you sure this is the first one? I was under the impression that QA 350 was the s...

Erik,
Thanks for the photos.
The F-5 serial is in roughly the same place as that on the L-39 (below the red danger marking). I can't make out what it says.
40109 is confirmed as 1-17/37.
Andy

eriktex wrote:Here is a quick and dirty log from my notebook

Can you also please check the Thai serial of L-39 40109 (c/n 365419)

Erik,
Thanks for these extras.
If you photographed them, can you please check the Thai serials on 40110 and 40101.
Andy

As Hans says, something is wrong here.
17/39 has been checked before as 395601.
Chris, are you sure the serial listed in the report is correct?

Le Addeur noir wrote:Displayed at this army establishment:

Lop Buri Army Sports field 11 January,
15494 y UH-1H AMC-2 69-15494 c/n 11784

Chris,
Can you recheck this one please? 15494 should be c/n 11782.
Otherwise we have some problems....
Andy

The second is 31520.
Andy

It used to be (pole-mounted I think) inside a side gate, easily visible from outside.
I saw it back in 2001.
Andy

I think you've got a bit confused....
The Hiller marked 01975 is actually at Lexington/General Howell Mudrow Heliport in Oklahoma!
Either way its true identity is unknown.
Andy Marden

USAMOOS

They could of course turn out to be 4104 etc.
Andy

Which is c/n 094

That is 1193/SU-BRU.
Andy